Minerals

What are minerals?

Minerals, just like vitamins, function as components of body enzymes. Our bodies need minerals for proper composition of bones and blood and for maintenance of normal cell function. Minerals are classified into two categories: major, and minor (or trace).

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Magnesium is a mineral that is involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body. One of its most important functions is that it plays a key role in producing energy and maintaining muscle and nerve function. Unfortunately most people do not have...

Magnesium and potassium are electrolyte minerals that have many important functions, including maintaining the activity of nerves and muscles, regulating water retention and supporting a healthy acid-base balance. Studies suggest that 50-90% of the...

Magnesium Taurine is an advanced formula for improving overall cardiovascular health. Taurine and magnesium have both been shown to improve cardiac health, improve insulin sensitivity, and inhibit neuromuscular excitability. They both share similar...

Advanced Magnesium Synergy is specially formulated to promote optimal absorption of magnesium into the cell, where it is needed the most, without negative side effects at therapeutic doses. This formulation helps in energy metabolism and tissue and...

Aspartate or aspartic acid is a naturally-occurring amino acid, which alongside magnesium, plays a role in the production of ATP, the body’s energy source. Potassium is an essential electrolyte involved in both electrical and cellular...

Ortho•Bone is an advanced bone health formula providing nutrients that are fundamental for mineral deposition in bone and for regulating the excretion of minerals. These nutrients are very important for those with osteoporosis, osteopenia or a...

SeMet contains selenomethionine, a natural form of the mineral selenium that is the prominent form which the body absorbs from food sources. It is the main form of selenium that is stored in the body, is more effectively used than other forms and is...

Strontium is an important mineral for bone health and it is found in most foods where calcium is found. While supplements like calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K maintain bone health, and conventional bone drugs reduce bone degradation, strontium...

Zinc is an essential micronutrient required for many enzyme reactions and bodily functions. It is essential for growth and physical development, and for the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Unfortunately, zinc deficiency is common,...

Magnesium is truly a miraculous mineral and essential to our well being. Yet Health Canada reports that over 42 per cent of Canadians are deficient in this mineral. Calcium directly opposes magnesium within the body and a high intake of calcium —...

Magnesium is truly a miraculous mineral and essential to our well being. Yet Health Canada reports that over 42 per cent of Canadians are deficient in this mineral. Calcium directly opposes magnesium within the body and a high intake of calcium —...

Magnesium is truly a miraculous mineral and essential to our well being. Yet Health Canada reports that over 42 per cent of Canadians are deficient in this mineral. Calcium directly opposes magnesium within the body and a high intake of calcium —...